PUBH 521 - Maternal and Child Health

Description:
A survey of public health issues affecting women, children, and families from a population health perspective. PUBH 421 and PUBH 521 are layered courses; a student may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: graduate student standing.

Credits:
(4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the broad range of individual, environmental, biological, and social determinants of health of women, children, and families
Use data sources and methods appropriate for assessing maternal and child health from a population perspective
Analyze policies that affect maternal and child health at the local, state, and federal level
Propose evidence-informed strategies to improve the health of women, children, and families

In addition, graduate students will be able to:

Compare and contrast key public health and human development theories in relation to maternal and child health
Design recommendations for MCH programs and policies using a health equity lens to improve population health outcomes
Evaluate multiple MCH interventions and their impact on the health of women, children, and families from a population health perspective

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/5/21

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Summer Locations Online